Hey guys, I'd like your opinions on this, on how I might be able to improve this. I didn't base it off any concrete system or book but it is obviously based on Maslow's Hierarchy of needs to some extent. This is a concept that I came up with because I often find myself at a loss as to what to do next, what to prioritize, etc. It causes me a lot of anxiety and I wanted to create a system that is algorithmic in order to optimize rational decision-making for daily life. Each layer facilitates the realization of the lower layers. This is a ladder I use because I would like to maintain good cognit ..read more

I am a teenager from India. Saying this for just a reference. Just thought I could get some help here. I have somewhat been an extroverted guy almost till the age of 16-17. I have had a stammering problem since my childhood, was bullied during school years and what not. But since last 2-3 years, life has really taken a rollercoaster ride. I have become an extremely anxious, introverted and an extremely overthinking guy. Whatever I do in my day to day life, I tend to overthink about literally every small detail over and over, which then makes me feel bad about myself as a person. I always thin ..read more

A situation that arose today at work made me (27/f) realize that I have become a complainer. I mean well, I want to point out a bad decision/something that should be improved but I don't take into account if it can be changed. I realize how unhelpful this is now, I also think there is some validation I receive when someone agrees in my complaint (which are usually valid, just inappropriate/unhelpful to bring up?). I'm sure this can be frustrating to deal with on the receiving end, and replaying some interactions in my head I now cringe because I realize this has probably turned some people of ..read more

I'm a filmmaker, video editor, photographer e.t.c and I've recently started writing Morning Pages as suggested in the book the Artist's Way. I've never journaled before or written anything other than copy for videos (or book reports in high school), but I'm finding the process super satisfying. It's a bit like a form of meditation and free-form self-reflection. I'm on day six so far, and have honestly enjoyed every session. I wake up, have a coffee, and then hand-write three pages of stream-of consciousness stuff. If I'm worrying about something, the result is usually that I have a chance to ..read more

Whenever people give me a compliment, I always feel like they're lying to me and talking badly about me behind my back (stems from bad experiences in a clique). While sure, this happens sometimes, I doubt it happens most of the time. So, how do you trust that people mean it when they say something nice to you? submitted by /u/Popular-Ad7473 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

This is a high level summary of my book I released last year. It is a men’s dating advice and self improvement book, in the same vein as Models by Mark Manson. Part 1 - Developing Inner Game: Independence, Charisma, Resilience and Growth Independence Independence is the essential element of a powerful, dynamic masculinity. This sense of independence is driven by purpose. Purpose is the one thing that defines you, which you feel incomplete without. Purpose doesn’t include advancing in your career or romantic relationships. Another key component of independence is embracing the concept that you ..read more

Hi fellow Redditors, I've officially hit rock bottom with my self esteem. It's at a point where I'm doubting every movement from others, whether it's someone not making eye contact with me, or doesn't want to sit next to me. I feel worthless at this point and I'm continuously searching for any kind of approval, but my mind only see the downside. It came to this as sequence of a lot of stuff that happened past months. I lost my best friend (she didn't died, she blocked me), a friend of mine suddenly stopped talking to me, people at work don't take my advice and someone at my work looked me str ..read more

Lately I have been struggling - hardish.. Need to be upbeat & strong & but can't talk to anyone about my real feelings & am wandering alone in a very big desert.. A person I would perhaps to open up to is currently struggling themselves with extreme overwork, health, family & aged parent, and I ned to be the strong & cheerful one. But unless I can get some kind words, I find it hard to go on & not become very bitter & have to withdraw - which would hurt me & them & not make anything better, and I need to get a lot of shit done, or a lot of work will have be ..read more

Can someone explain this to me? Cuz most people, (including me), don't really care about how the stars act during the sex, what ppl watch for is the sex, not the "story" or scenario or whatever. And if it's just watching some lady get fucked, how does that negatively affect perception of actual people irl that aren't porn actors? submitted by /u/SalaryAdditional5522 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Here's the entire story that I really don't want anyone to know but I think I need to let it out. You have no idea how much my brain wants me to quit typing. The lightest I was was in high school at 70 to 75 kg. I started realising because of a wonderful friend that my family was abusive... Do you guys know the Jack Stauber video called Opal... It was like that for me, the realization I was in hell and even dogs get treated better than me. My father was an alcoholic and my mother was comfortable with being a victim, hell she made that her opportunity for attention. My dad was a horrifying man ..read more